You’re hurt, and it’s due to someone else’s negligence. You know that you need a personal injury lawyer, but can you pick just anyone from a TV ad or the phone book? No — just like you wouldn’t choose a dentist to operate on your appendix, even though both are medical professionals.

Like doctors, personal injury lawyers tend to specialize in a certain type of law. The lawyer you need depends largely on the type of accident you had and injuries you suffered.

Vehicle Accidents

All it takes is a moment’s inattention to lead to an injury-causing car accident. At worst, someone is willfully disobeying traffic laws, from speeding to operating a vehicle while distracted by a cell phone. Even in no-fault states, a driver will have to negotiate with their own insurance company, unless a catastrophic injury resulted from the accident. Pedestrians who were hit by a careless driver also fall under the car accident category.

Slips and falls can occur anywhere, which is why it is among the most common cases a personal injury lawyer deals with. As with medical malpractice, laws vary from state to state, and the subtle differences can only be teased out by an attorney who has handled a significant number of cases.

Slander and Libel

In this age of social media, personal injury lawyers who specialize in libel (written) and slander (spoken) cases are in high demand. Once someone’s reputation is damaged by another person’s reckless defamation, it’s difficult to repair. Victims often suffer permanent impairment in terms of their ability to get or keep a job, or loss of relationships, such as a marriage.

There are many more types of personal injuries, and there are personal injury lawyers who target their practice toward those cases. A good place to find a lawyer to fit your case is the Law Offices of Pat Maloney. Contact us today!

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The Law Offices of Pat Maloney has established a tradition of excellence and dedication for our clients who have been victimized. As a leading San Antonio personal injury lawyer, we are known and respected throughout San Antonio, the state of Texas, and the nation as one of the preeminent law firms in America.